Dining Server

About the role

The Dining Server plays a crucial role in delivering an exceptional dining experience for residents and guests at Cedarhurst Senior Living. This position supports daily meal service, special events, and various catering functions while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Aid with catering, room service, special events, and marketing functions, ensuring smooth execution and resident satisfaction.
• Take food and beverage orders promptly and deliver service in a courteous, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area by washing dishes, following food safety standards, clearing, sanitizing, and resetting tables.
• Clean dining areas, including floors, tables, and chairs, and ensure sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping are completed at the end of each shift.
• Support cost-control efforts by minimizing waste and using supplies responsibly.
• Accurately follow recipes and ingredient labels to ensure proper preparation and consistency of food and beverages.
• Safely operate, maintain, and clean kitchen equipment and utensils in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff to support positive relationships and ensure residents' physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with team members, follow management direction, and resolve conflicts to promote a respectful, supportive dining environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Up to two years of prior experience preferred, with senior living experience strongly desired.
• Relevant state or county licensure preferred, with the ability to obtain licensure if required by the state in which employed.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and any HR-related systems as applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Up to two years of prior experience preferred, with senior living experience strongly desired.
• Relevant state or county licensure preferred, with the ability to obtain licensure if required by the state in which employed.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and any HR-related systems as applicable.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and ingredient labels accurately.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and adherence to sanitation guidelines.
• Basic math skills for dining-related tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service).
• GROW Points rewards system.
• Exclusive Skechers shoe discounts.
• Early paycheck access.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the community and residents.